This year Balmoral once again had the honour to open the cruise season in Antwerp. The ship is a regularvisitor but this time it was a whole other sight. Last year Fred. Olsen decided to repaint their fleet with a darkgrey hull and a red line. At the end of last year they were already painting the ship when docked in Antwerp butnow we could see the final product. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 19 March 2016.
Braemar
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
The Braemar was once again docked in Antwerp. This time the ship also has the new dark grey hull with the redstripe. The ship was built in 1993 en had a length of 163 metres back then. In 2008 the ship was lengthenedwith 32 metres to 195 metres. To do that the ship was cut in two and a section was put in between. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 13 & 14 April 2016.
Europa
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
The Europa was once again docked in Antwerp this year. The passengers were able to enjoy a beautifulsummerlike day in the city. The ship has a length of 200 metres and can accommodate 408 passengers.According to the Berlitz Cruise Guide for Cruising and Cruise Ships the Europa is, together with the Europa 2,the best cruise ship in the world. This ship was berthed in Antwerpen on 6 May 2016.
Seabourn Quest
Seabourn
The luxury cruise ship Seabourn Quest visited Antwerp for the third year in a row. The ship was docked in thecity on a warm summerlike day. Seabourn Quest has a length of 198 metres and can accommodate 450passengers. The ship was built at the shipyard of T. Mariotti in Italy in 2011. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 8 May 2016.
The World
Residensea
This year the residential ship The World was once again docked in Antwerp. It is the only ship on which you canbuy an apartment. That way the passengers can sail around the world. The passengers can decide what placesthe ship will visit. The World has a length of 196 metres and can accommodate 200 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp from 19 until 21 May 2016.
Silver Whisper
Silversea Cruises
This ship is part of the luxury fleet of Silversea Cruises. The Silver Whisper has a length of 186 metres and canaccommodate 390 passengers and 295 crew members. The ship was built in 2000 at the Mariotti Shipyard inGenoa, Italy. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 29 May 2015.
Ocean Majesty
Hansa Touristik
This year the Ocean Majesty of the German cruise line Hansa Touristik was docked in Antwerp for the firsttime. The ship was built in 1966 in Valencia, Spain as the ferry 'Juan March'. Later the ship was rebuilt as acruise ship. Ocean Majesty has a length of 131 metres and can accommodate 620 passengers. This ships was berthed in Antwerp on 30 May 2016.
Crystal Symphony
Crystal Cruises
After 12 years the Crystal Symphony of the American cruise line Crystal Cruises was once again docked inAntwerp. The ship was docked in the city for a turn-around call. That means that new passengers come onboard. Crystal Symphony has a length of 238 metres and can accommodate 922 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 6 & 7 June 2016.
Marina
Oceania Cruises
This year MS Marina of the American luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises was docked in Antwerp for the firsttime. With a length of 238 metres it was the largest cruise ship that visited the city this year. MS Marina wasbuilt in 2011 and can accommodate 1252 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 17 June 2016.
Silver Wind
Silversea Cruises
The Silver Wind was docked in Antwerp for the second time. The ship was built in 1994 at the Mariotti-Yard inItaly. The Silver Wind is a sister ship of the Silver Cloud. The ship has a length of 156 metres and canaccommodate 315 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 19 July 2016.
Insignia
Oceania Cruises
The ship of the American cruise line Oceania Cruises is one of 8 identical ships of the former companyRenaissance Cruises. After they went bankrupt the ships were sold to several cruise lines. The ship has a lengthof 180 metres and can accommodate 700 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 8 August 2016.
Prinsendam
Holland America Line
This luxurious vessel of Holland America Line has a langth of 204 metres and can accommodate 790passengers. The ship sails under the Dutch flag and is registered in Rotterdam. Prinsendam visited Antwerpwith 34°C. The passengers coud enjoy the tropical weather in the city. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 24 August 2016.
Azamara Quest
Azamara Club Cruises
The ship of the American company Azamara Club Cruises is one of 8 identical shipsof the now defunct cruiseline Renaissance Cruises. After their bankruptcy the ships were sold to other cruise lines. The ship has a lengthof 181 metres and can accommodate 700 passengers. It was the first time Azamara Quest visited Antwerp. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 4 & 5 September 2016.
National Geograpric Orion
National Geographic / Lindblad Expeditions
The small expedition cruise ship of Lindblad Expeditions docked in Antwerp for the first time in 2016. NationalGeographic Orion can accommodate 100 passengers and 70 crew members. The ship has a length of 103metres and is the second-smallest ship of the season. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 9 September 2016.
Artania
Phoenix Reisen
Artania from the German company Phoenix Reisen was docked in Antwerp for the First time. The 231 metreslong ship was built in 1984 as Royal Princess for Princess Cruises and was docked in Antwerp in 2000 underthat name. MS Artania can accommodate 1260 passengers. The ship sailed from Antwerp to Flushing.This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 26 September 2016.
Astor
TransOcean Kreuzfahrten
MS Astor was docked in Antwerp on 26 September as the second ship of the day. All the passengersdisembarked in Antwerp and the ship left to the shipyard in Flushing at 4 a.m. There the ship was prepared forits winter season in Australia. The logo on the funnel was changed to that of Cruise & Maritime Voyages for afew months. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 26 September 2016.
Hamburg
Plantours Kreuzfahrten
MS Hamburg was docked in Antwerp for the first time this year. The ship from the German cruise linePlantours Kreuzfahrten has a length of 144 metres and can accommodate 400 passengers. In 1997 the shipwas built at the MTW Schiffswerft in the German city of Wismar. There it got the name c. Columbus. In 2002 theship was also docked in Antwerp with this name. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 5 October 2016.
Corinthian
Grand Circle Cruise Line
The very small expedition cruise ship MV Corinthian was once again docked in Antwerp this year. The ship hada dry dock period at the end of last year. The hull of the ship has also been painted fully in dark blue. In 1990the ship was built as Renaissance 4 for Renaissance Cruises. Later the ship was rechristened as Clelia II andlater Orion II. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 19 October 2016.
Magellan
Cruise & Maritime Voyages
The flag ship of Cruise & Maritime Voyages was docked three times in Antwerp for Christmas cruises during themonth of December. In 1985 the ship was built for the American cruise giant Carnival Cruise Lines. MSMagellan has a length of 222 metres and can accommodate 1450 passengers. This ship was berthed in Antwerp on 8, 15 & 20 December 2016.